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Leading Children and Youth in Mission May 27, 2015 A webinar from Presbyterian World Mission

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Leading Children and Youth in Mission May 27, 2015 A webinar from Presbyterian World Mission

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  1. Leading Children and Youth in MissionMay 27, 2015A webinar from Presbyterian World Mission

  2. Submitting a Question or Comment To submit a question or comment, type your question or comment into the box at the bottom of your GoToWebinar box, located at the right-hand side of your screen. Also use this feature if you have a technical question concerning today’s webinar.

  3. Recording Availablewww.pcusa.org/worldmission/webinars

  4. Equipping for Mission Involvementwww.pcusa.org/missionresources

  5. The Problem Mission Christian Education

  6. The Hope Mission education can be a practical way to show children and youth how God wants us to live in the world.

  7. Establishing our Values Christian Education Nurturing discipleship through challenging study and holy conversations Mission Following God’s lead as we partner with brother and sisters in ministries of transformation

  8. Mission Education A practical way to empower children and youth to live in God’s mission This can be done through: Sunday School Youth Group Vacation Bible School Youth Trips Service Projects

  9. Foundations Within your congregation: Recognize the agency of children & youth Involve children & youth in all aspects of church life Bring children & youth into decision- making

  10. Mission Education – What to Avoid • Notion of owning the Good News • Idea of “Us” and “Them” • Sense of sadness and suffering

  11. Mission Education – What to Emphasize God is present everywhere, so How can we learn of God’s activity around the world? We are all God’s children, so What connects me to my brother and sister? What makes us different? We all experience joys and sadness, so What are the parts of my life that bring me joy/sadness? What brings joy/sadness to young people’s lives in other places?

  12. Mission as Friendship As we teach mission and lead mission with children and youth, always ask: “How can our lessons and activities build a sense of relationship between our young people and their brothers and sisters around the world?”

  13. The Rule of LOVE L O V E Listen to what children and youth care about Offer the gifts that God has given to them Value the concerns of our friends here and around the world Equip our friends with tools to transform their communities

  14. Practical Ideas for Mission Education • Study a country or region • Learn their games, songs, crafts • Connect with a mission co-worker in that region • Use Skype or Google HangOut

  15. Skyping Together

  16. Youth Mission Experiences Michelle Muñiz-Vega DOOR Miami City Director Young Adult Volunteer Site Coordinator

  17. The Rule of LOVE L O V E Listen to what children and youth care about Offer the gifts that God has given to them Value the concerns of our friends here and around the world Equip our friends with tools to transform their communities

  18. Your Comments

  19. Q&A

  20. Mission Resourceswww.pcusa.org/missionresources

  21. Young Adult Volunteerswww.pcusa.org/yav

  22. Contact Information • Christine Coy Fohr – Consultant for Mission Leaders christine.coyfohr@pcusa.org • Michelle Muñiz-Vega michelle@DOORnetwork.org • Patrick Alyea – Mission Specialist in Equipping for Mission Involvement patrick.alyea@pcusa.org

  23. Closing

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